www.washingtontimes.com Topics: Braden Holtbyhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/topics/braden-holtby/?utm_medium=RSSwww.washingtontimes.com Topics: Braden Holtbyen-usTue, 01 Nov 2016 23:18:30 -0400Jay Beagle's late goal lifts Capitals to win over Jetshttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/nov/1/beagles-late-goal-lifts-capitals-to-3-2-win-over-j/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>WINNIPEG, Manitoba &mdash;&nbsp;Jay Beagle scored with 30 seconds left in the third period and Braden Holtby made 43 saves as the Washington Capitals beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 on Tuesday night for their third straight win.</p> <p>Marcus Johansson had a goal and an assist and Karl Alzner also scored for ...Tue, 01 Nov 2016 23:18:30 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/nov/1/beagles-late-goal-lifts-capitals-to-3-2-win-over-j/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSBraden Holtby has simple goal: Do it againhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/oct/11/braden-holtby-has-simple-goal-do-it-again/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p class="p1">In Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby&rsquo;s second season as the Capitals&rsquo; bonafide franchise goaltender, the 27-year-old rewarded those who trusted him with a record-setting 48-win season and a Vezina trophy as the NHL&rsquo;s top goaltender.</p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1">Holtby, who finished with a .922 save percentage and a 2.20 goals ...Tommy ChalkTue, 11 Oct 2016 15:21:22 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/oct/11/braden-holtby-has-simple-goal-do-it-again/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSBraden Holtby wins Vezina Trophy, recognizing NHL's best goaliehttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/jun/22/braden-holtby-wins-vezina-trophy-recognizing-nhls-/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>The voting was a mere formality.</p> <p>Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby won the Vezina Trophy on Wednesday night. The trophy is annually awarded to the best goaltender in the league as voted on by NHL general mangers.</p> <p>Holtby is the third Capital to win the trophy, joining Jim Carey (1995-96) ...Washington Times StaffWed, 22 Jun 2016 21:03:14 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/jun/22/braden-holtby-wins-vezina-trophy-recognizing-nhls-/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSCapitals' Braden Holtby to take part in Washington's Pride Paradehttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/jun/8/capitals-braden-holtby-washington-pride-parade/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Vezina Trophy finalist Braden Holtby will represent the Washington Capitals in the annual Capital Pride Parade on Saturday, which the goaltender hopes is just the start of his involvement in the gay rights movement.</p> <p>Holtby and his wife, Brandi, were planning to attend the parade, and he was honored when ...Stephen WhynoWed, 08 Jun 2016 18:38:14 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/jun/8/capitals-braden-holtby-washington-pride-parade/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSOvershadowed by Penguins' rookie, Braden Holtby silently strong in Capitals' winhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/may/8/braden-holtby-matt-murray-penguins-capitals-vezina/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Matt Murray has cast such a large shadow as the Pittsburgh Penguins' 21-year-old rookie goaltending sensation that it has eclipsed the play of his counterpart, Braden Holtby.</p> <p>That, Karl Alzner said, is something he believes his Washington Capitals teammate has no problem with.</p> <p>"I think we're fine with that, too," ...Zac BoyerSun, 08 May 2016 18:20:30 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/may/8/braden-holtby-matt-murray-penguins-capitals-vezina/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSBraden Holtby downplays Vezina Trophy candidacy, concedes 'it's pretty cool'http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/apr/28/braden-holtby-vezina-trophy-capitals-quick-bishop/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>As someone who eschewed the attention that came with his pursuit of an NHL record, Braden Holtby can easily be believed when he insists his candidacy for the Vezina Trophy isn't that important.</p> <p>"It's pretty cool, obviously," Holtby said on Thursday, hours before the Washington Capitals were set to face ...Zac BoyerThu, 28 Apr 2016 16:50:45 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/apr/28/braden-holtby-vezina-trophy-capitals-quick-bishop/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSBraden Holtby will play in Game 4 despite collision in Tuesday's practicehttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/apr/20/braden-holtby-capitals-flyers-game-4-chorney/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>PHILADELPHIA &mdash; Despite leaving practice early on Tuesday after colliding with a teammate, goaltender Braden Holtby will play for the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night in Game 4 of their first-round series against the Philadelphia Flyers.</p> <p>"No ill effects, and ready for Game 4," Holtby said.</p> <p>Holtby collided with one ...Zac BoyerWed, 20 Apr 2016 12:26:10 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/apr/20/braden-holtby-capitals-flyers-game-4-chorney/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSBraden Holtby leaves ice after practice collision; should be fine for Game 4http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/apr/19/braden-holtby-hurt-capitals-practice-flyers/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>PHILADELPHIA &mdash; Braden Holtby left the Washington Capitals' practice on Tuesday morning after a collision with a teammate, but coach Barry Trotz said he has no lingering concern over Holtby's availability for Game 4 of the team's first-round playoff series against the Philadelphia Flyers.</p> <p>Holtby collided with one of the ...Zac BoyerTue, 19 Apr 2016 13:45:28 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/apr/19/braden-holtby-hurt-capitals-practice-flyers/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSDefense, shot-blocking help Braden Holtby pick up third career playoff shutout http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/apr/14/braden-holtby-capitals-flyers-playoff-shutout/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Not often does a goaltender jump to make a save &mdash; at least not while wearing skates &mdash; but Braden Holtby was going to keep the puck out of the net by any means necessary. The Washington Capitals certainly needed that type of effort in the opening minutes of their ...Anthony GuliziaThu, 14 Apr 2016 23:54:42 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/apr/14/braden-holtby-capitals-flyers-playoff-shutout/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSPursuit of Excellence: Braden Holtby fuels Capitals' quest for Stanley Cuphttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/apr/13/braden-holtby-capitals-record-playoffs-flyers/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Braden Holtby turned a corner and entered the visitors' dressing room at Scottrade Center in St. Louis on Saturday night when his teammates immediately greeted him with a round of applause.</p> <p>Holtby had, moments earlier, polished off the Washington Capitals' victory over the St. Louis Blues to equal Martin Brodeur's ...Zac BoyerWed, 13 Apr 2016 20:21:46 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/apr/13/braden-holtby-capitals-record-playoffs-flyers/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSFocus turns to Flyers as Capitals begin preparations for postseasonhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/apr/11/focus-turns-flyers-capitals-playoff-series/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>An almost joyous mood proliferated through the Washington Capitals' dressing room on Sunday night, even though the team had just lost its regular-season finale to the Anaheim Ducks.</p> <p>For weeks, the Capitals had shifted into cruise control, coasting into the postseason on their plaudits. They had tried to manufacture some ...Zac BoyerMon, 11 Apr 2016 17:09:20 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/apr/11/focus-turns-flyers-capitals-playoff-series/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSBraden Holtby does not start against Ducks, seemingly ending record chasehttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/apr/10/braden-holtby-not-start-capitals-ducks/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Braden Holtby did not start in the Washington Capitals' regular-season finale against the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday, meaning he likely will not have a chance to break Martin Brodeur's record for wins by a goaltender.</p> <p>Holtby tied Brodeur's mark with his 48th win of the season in the Capitals' 5-1 ...Zac BoyerSun, 10 Apr 2016 17:54:52 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/apr/10/braden-holtby-not-start-capitals-ducks/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSBraden Holtby ties record; Alex Ovechkin scores 50th goal in Capitals' winhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/apr/9/braden-holtby-record-alex-ovechkin-50-goals/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>ST. LOUIS &mdash; Alex Ovechkin scored three times to reach 50 goals for the seventh season, Braden Holtby won his 48th game to tie the NHL record for victories among goaltenders and the Washington Capitals dashed the St. Louis Blues' Central Division title hopes with a convincing 5-1 win on ...R.B. FallstromSat, 09 Apr 2016 22:41:57 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/apr/9/braden-holtby-record-alex-ovechkin-50-goals/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSBraden Holtby on chasing Martin Brodeur: 'We did everything we could'http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/apr/8/braden-holtby-martin-brodeur-record-capitals/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>With Barry Trotz saying on Thursday that Braden Holtby and Philipp Grubauer will split each of the Washington Capitals' two final regular-season games, it appears that Holtby's attempt to break Martin Brodeur's record for wins by a goaltender in one season will end.</p> <p>Holtby has won 47 games, tying him ...Zac BoyerFri, 08 Apr 2016 15:35:40 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/apr/8/braden-holtby-martin-brodeur-record-capitals/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSBraden Holtby taking simple approach with chance to tie Martin Brodeur's recordhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/apr/5/braden-holtby-tie-martin-brodeur-record-capitals/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Braden Holtby took a simple approach to practice on Tuesday morning, knowing full well that an NHL record was within reach in the Washington Capitals' game against the New York Islanders that night.</p> <p>"If it's going to happen, it's going to happen," he said. "It's kind of what got us ...Zac BoyerTue, 05 Apr 2016 16:16:24 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/apr/5/braden-holtby-tie-martin-brodeur-record-capitals/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSBraden Holtby's pursuit of NHL record guides Capitals into playoffshttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/apr/4/braden-holtby-pursuit-nhl-record-capitals-brodeur/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Braden Holtby's pursuit of an NHL record has turned what would have been a meaningless final week of the regular season into anything but for the Washington Capitals.</p> <p>With wins in two of the Capitals' final four games, Holtby could set the record for the most victories in a season ...Zac BoyerMon, 04 Apr 2016 18:45:34 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/apr/4/braden-holtby-pursuit-nhl-record-capitals-brodeur/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSCapitals set franchise record for wins in road victory over Avalanchehttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/apr/2/capitals-set-franchise-record-wins-avalanche/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>DENVER &mdash; Once the Washington Capitals stopped hitting the post, they were able to reach a milestone.</p> <p>Alex Ovechkin scored in a three-goal second period and the Capitals won their franchise-record 55th game of the season by beating the Colorado Avalanche, 4-2, on Friday night.</p> <p>Early on, the Capitals were ...Pat GrahamSat, 02 Apr 2016 10:16:15 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/apr/2/capitals-set-franchise-record-wins-avalanche/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSNick Cousins, Sam Gagner score in shootout to lift Flyers over Capitalshttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/mar/30/nick-cousins-sam-gagner-flyers-capitals-shootout/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>PHILADELPHIA &mdash; Nick Cousins and Sam Gagner scored in a shootout after Brayden Schenn tied the score in regulation late in the third period to lift the Philadelphia Flyers to a 2-1 victory over the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night.</p> <p>The win propelled the Flyers out of a tie with ...Aaron BracyWed, 30 Mar 2016 23:12:23 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/mar/30/nick-cousins-sam-gagner-flyers-capitals-shootout/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSJohn Carlson scores in overtime in return to give Capitals win over Devilshttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/mar/25/john-carlson-scores-overtime-capitals-devils/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>NEWARK, N.J. &mdash; John Carlson scored at 2:17 of overtime, Braden Holtby made 22 saves and the Washington Capitals moved with grasping distance of the Presidents' Trophy with a 1-0 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Friday night.</p> <p>Carlson, playing for the first time since being shut down on ...Tom CanavanFri, 25 Mar 2016 22:35:20 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/mar/25/john-carlson-scores-overtime-capitals-devils/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSAlex Galchenyuk's two goals help Canadiens sink listless Capitalshttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/feb/24/alex-galchenyuk-two-goals-canadiens-capitals/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Alex Galchenyuk scored two goals, Mike Condon made 33 saves and the Montreal Canadiens topped the Eastern Conference-leading Washington Capitals, 4-3, on Wednesday night.</p> <p>The Canadiens built a 3-0 lead and chased Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby in the second period before holding on as Washington scored two late goals.</p> <p>Brendan ...Benjamin StandigWed, 24 Feb 2016 23:00:27 -0500http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/feb/24/alex-galchenyuk-two-goals-canadiens-capitals/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS